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ISC2 CC Practice Question: Which TWO of the following are core principles of…
Which TWO of the following are core principles of the CIA triad?
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Integrity
The CIA triad consists of Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability. Options A and C are correct. Option B (Non-repudiation) is separate. Option D (Authentication) is separate. Option E (Authorization) is separate.
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Integrity
Why this is correct
Integrity is one of the three CIA triad principles.
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Non-repudiation
Why it's wrong here
Non-repudiation is not part of the CIA triad; it is a separate security goal.
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Confidentiality
Why this is correct
Confidentiality is one of the three CIA triad principles.
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Authorization
Why it's wrong here
Authorization is a process, not a principle of the CIA triad.
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Authentication
Why it's wrong here
Authentication is a process, not a principle of the CIA triad.
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Introduction to Security Principles
Key term
Integrity
Integrity is the assurance that data has not been altered or tampered with in an unauthorized way, preserving its accuracy and consistency from source to destination.
Key term
Availability
Availability is the measure of how often a system or service is operational and accessible when needed, typically expressed as a percentage of uptime.
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